If we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: and if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. (1 John: 14-15)
We cry out to God, we don’t get an answer. We cry out again, and still we don’t get an aswer. We cry out one more time imploring Him to listen and answer our pleas. How often has this scenario played itself out in our lives? How often have we gotten angry because the answers aren’t slapping us in the face. And yet again, how often do we not hear the answers and decide that we don’t deserve to have our prayers answered?
Now after all of this, how many of us stop and consider, maybe we didn’t wait long enough? Maybe we weren’t quiet enough or maybe God answered, but we didn’t like the answer.
God always hears and always answers, but it is up to us to stop long enough to listen and then accept the answer. For God knows best and even though we think we know best, sometimes (most of the time) we don’t know what’s best for us. God does and He always answers in that knowledge. Be quiet, be still, be patient, for the answer is just in front of you and it is always what God knows is best for you.
Oh most gracious and ever loving Jesus. By saying your name I pray and with that prayer, I implore you hear and answer my cries. Lead me down your chosen paths and let me never be seperated from your glorious and all satisfying wisdom. Thank you Jesus for knowing what is best for me even when I can’t or won’t see it and for only answering my prayers through your wisdom. This thing I pray to my most beloved God, through your son, the most Holy Jesus. Amen
All for the Glory of God,
Chris